Question

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Answer 1

On a number line, if \[\left| x - 4 \right| = 7 \] then the distance between x and 4 is 7. True of false?

Answer 2

the | symbols mean "ignore the sign of the result" i.e. just look at the "magnitude" of the result

Answer 3

s, for example:\[|7|=7\]and:\[|-7|=7\]

Answer 4

does that help?

Answer 5

kinda.....so....I'm guessing this is a false statement?

Answer 6

where can x be on the number line so that it is 7 away from the number 4?

Answer 7

11?